Unit 7 Cold War

Which two superpowers became intense rivals after WWII?

• The United States and the Soviet Union

• Germany and the United States

• Britain and France

• The United States and Great Britain

The iron curtain …

• Was a real object.

• Symbolized the division of East Berlin from West Berlin.

• Is in place to this day.

• Symbolized the division of free Western Europe from communist Eastern Europe.

During the Cold War, the main foreign policy goal of the United States was called containment. What was containment?

• Stopping the creation of nuclear weapons by foreign nations.

• Stopping the outbreak of war.

• Stopping the flow of money out of the United States.

• Stopping the spread of communism.

The phrase “government control of the economy vs. private enterprise” best pertains to

• A major difference between communism and capitalism.

• A major difference between democracies and dictatorships

• A major difference between the Republican and Democratic Party platforms.

• A major difference between the philosophies of Franklin Roosevelt and Harry Truman.

Read the following excerpt from the Truman Doctrine speech:

The very existence of the Greek state is today threatened by the terrorist activities of several thousand armed men, led by Communists, who defy the government's authority at a number of points...Greece must have assistance if it is to become a self-supporting and self-respecting democracy. The United States must supply that assistance. . . The free peoples of the world look to us for support in maintaining their freedoms. If we falter in our leadership, we may endanger the peace of the world. And we shall surely endanger the welfare of this nation.

Which of the following statements are true regarding the Truman Doctrine?

• It linked the safety of the United States to the prevention of the spread of communism.

• It encouraged the United States to rid the world of communism.

• It supported the use of American troops to force nations to adopt democratic forms of government.

• It formed the basis for the American annexation of Greece.

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was an alliance created to defend member nations against possible attacks by

• The United States

• Nazi Germany

• Terrorists

• The Soviet Union

In 1949, Americans were shocked that a certain Asian nation became communist. What was this nation?

• Japan

• China

• Thailand

• South Korea

The Marshall Plan offered economic aid to Europe. One primary purpose of the Marshall Plan was to

• Build a more friendly relationship between the Soviet Union and the United States.

• Reduce the temptation amongst European countries to become communist.

• Reduce trade between the United States and European countries.

• Encourage Western European nations spread democracy to Eastern Europe.

The Berlin Airlift

• Was a direct result of the Soviet Union’s efforts to gain control of West Berlin by blockading it.

• Was an unsuccessful attempt to block Stalin’s goals in Berlin

• Resulted in the Soviet Union’s withdrawal from East Germany.

• Was conducted solely by Great Britain.

Examine the political cartoon:

This cartoon reflects

• A desire by both the Soviet Union and the U.S. to use nuclear weapons in order to defeat their enemy.

• The reluctance of both the U.S. and Soviet Union to use nuclear weapons for fear of being destroyed.

• The desire by both the Soviet Union and the United States to reduce the number of nuclear weapons.

• The necessity of the arms race between the United States and the Soviet Union.